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Citation
McCreaddie M (2010) Being serious about humour in healthcare. AIDS and Hepatitis Digest, (136), pp. 1-5.
Abstract
This article provides a brief overview of humour in health care. A recent study highlighting and innovative approach to humour research and its findings are discussed; the implications for health care interactions generally and in the area of HIV and hepatitis specifically. Finally the function of humour in staff peer groups and patient groups is reviewed.
Keywords
emotions; health care; HIV AIDS; hospitals; peer groups
Journal
AIDS and Hepatitis Digest, Issue 136
Status | Published |
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Publication date | 31/03/2010 |
Publisher | Royal Society of Medicine Press |
ISSN | 1473-012x |